DARWIN FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES BIGGEST EVER ‘TASTE OF DARWIN’ FOODIE PROGRAM
This year’s Darwin Festival (7–24 August) will feature its biggest Taste of Darwin program ever, the return of legendary NT chef Jimmy Shu’s Hanuman restaurant after four years, and the festival debut of the city’s hottest new eatery, Flora’s Temper Mexicantina.
The Festival’s much-loved Taste of Darwin program will double in size to feature six events, with two announced today: a City Cocktail Experience, where guests can choose between a glitzy 1920s-style bar hop or a wild Tropical bar adventure; and a Gloom and Gourmet Dinner, a deliciously dark feast that transforms Parap Fine Foods into a red-lit, moody banquet hall complete with roving performers belting out eerie murder ballads.
“Last year’s Taste of Darwin events were a huge hit and sold out fast, so we’re excited to not only bring them back but double the offering with truly unique experiences that showcase the spirit of Darwin,” said Darwin Festival Artistic Director Kate Fell.
Each Taste of Darwin event will offer something unexpected and exclusive, said Taste of Darwin curator Neville Pantazis.
“Darwin’s food and bar scene is vibrant, diverse and truly multicultural. We’re serving up fresh, fun, and unforgettable experiences that celebrate the essence of Australia’s northernmost capital,” Pantazis said.
The return of Hanuman, arguably the Territory’s most celebrated restaurant, to the line-up of exceptional food offerings at Festival Park, is great news for foodies, added Fell.
“Hanuman’s long-anticipated return brings an iconic flavour back to the Festival, while Flora’s Temper Mexicantina adds an exciting new layer to our culinary landscape. With more reasons than ever for food lovers to head to Festival Park during Darwin Festival, it’s set to be a true celebration of Territory flavours,” said Fell.
The Festival also proudly announced that its key beverage suppliers this year are local to the Northern Territory, with new partner Alice Springs Brewing Co. joining Darwin’s Willing Distillery to deliver award-winning, locally crafted drinks that celebrate the unique flavours of the Northern Territory.
Darwin Festival, 2024 Gold Winner at the national Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, will release its full program of cabaret, theatre, comedy, dance, visual arts, outdoor concerts under the stars, and fun family events next month.
Darwin Festival is proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company and City of Darwin. A Taste of Darwin is proudly supported by Hospitality NT.
